Mental Health Counselor Candidate

Job Description

The Blue Rose School Resiliency Program is seeking LCMHC-As or LCSW-As to provide professional care to our clients in a school setting in Goldsboro/Wayne County Schools. Services will be provided at school sites.

These positions require one of the following designations: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associates (LCMHC-A), Licensed Clinical Social Workers Associates (LCSW-A) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Associates (LMFT-A) issued by the state of North Carolina.

Under the supervision of the Program Director and Clinical Supervisor, the School Based Counselor Associate is responsible for delivering quality counseling, managing, and minimizing risks by maintaining accurate documentation.

Successful candidates will be responsible for conducting mental health evaluations, developing treatment plans, facilitating individual and group sessions, and potentially managing referrals.

To ensure success, School Based Counselor Associates should have familiarity with the latest developments in counseling and feel comfortable collaborating with faculty, staff, and other professionals. Outstanding candidates will also exhibit exceptional clinical insight and extensive counseling experience.

In this role you will:

Provide individual and group counseling services

Offer brief intervention as needed

Conduct initial client assessments

Perform psychosocial assessments

Develop treatment plans

Write and maintain progress notes for all encounters

Carry out appropriate client discharges

Maintain and update client records

Make suitable referrals for clients when necessary

Engage in school outreach and provide school presentations when needed

Perform necessary case management duties

Participate in case staffing and administrative meetings

Take part in clinical supervision and seek peer consultation as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Previous counseling experience in behavioral health preferred

Demonstrated level of clinical counseling skills indicative of ability to engage in self-regulated practice

Experience working with groups and diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic settings

Demonstrated counseling skills in a variety of settings

Experience working with children and adolescents

Experience in a school setting is preferred but not required

ABILITIES:

Adaptability and flexibility to work in various settings and environments

Collaboration as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Providing vision, feedback, and creativity in a dynamic and evolving environment

KNOWLEDGE:

In-depth knowledge of DSM-V

Strong familiarity with various counseling methodologies and techniques, including group counseling

Proficiency in family systems and evidence-based models.

Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPointSKILLS:

Strong clinical and assessment skills.

Cultural competence

Proficiency in basic casework skills (referrals, advocacy)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills for effective multitasking

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s or Doctorate degree required

Possess a current, valid associate level license issued by the state of North Carolina as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A); Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A); Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A).

Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check

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